Highway Superintendent

TOWN OF GLASTONBURY•Glastonbury, CT

11d•$112,749 - $152,221•Onsite

About The Position

The Highway Superintendent is a managerial position overseeing the Town of Glastonbury’s Highway and Fleet Maintenance Divisions. Under the general direction of the Director of Engineering and Highways, the Superintendent plans, manages and oversees division operations through subordinate supervisors. These operations include construction, maintenance and repair of Town streets and related infrastructure; snow and ice control; traffic signs and signals; maintenance and repair of the Town’s vehicle and equipment fleet; and operation of municipal gasoline, diesel and natural gas dispensing facilities. The role develops and administers divisional budgets, establishes operational priorities, allocates resources, plans for vehicle, equipment, material and facility needs, prepares procurement specifications, monitors performance and expenditures, and supports subordinate supervisors. The Superintendent ensures operations are safe, efficient and compliant with applicable requirements, Town policies and standards. The role also coordinates with other Town departments, contractors, utilities, vendors and governmental agencies, and responds to emergencies and significant weather or infrastructure events outside normal working hours as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, Fleet Management or a closely related field, and ten years of progressively responsible experience in public works, highway operations, fleet maintenance or a closely related field, including at least four years supervising personnel and managing operational activities; an equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience may be considered, provided the candidate has at least four years of supervisory and operational management experience.
Valid Class D motor vehicle operator’s license.
Knowledge of public works operations, including street construction and maintenance, pavement and roadside maintenance, drainage systems, sanitary sewers, traffic signs and signals, and snow and ice control.
Knowledge of fleet maintenance principles and practices for varied municipal fleets, including preventive maintenance, repair, replacement planning and equipment lifecycle considerations.
Knowledge of vehicles, equipment, materials and work practices used in highway and fleet operations.
Knowledge of safety, environmental and regulatory requirements applicable to public works, fleet maintenance and fueling operations.
Knowledge of budget development and administration, purchasing, competitive procurement and specification development.
Knowledge of supervision, employee relations, performance management, workplace policies and collective bargaining agreements.
Ability to direct, coordinate and evaluate multiple operational divisions through subordinate supervisors, establish expectations and ensure accountability.
Ability to analyze operational needs, costs, service demands and resources and make reasoned decisions within established policies and funding.
Ability to develop operating and capital budget requests, monitor expenditures and plan for future vehicle, equipment, material and facility needs.
Ability to prepare clear specifications, reports, recommendations and other written materials.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements, laws, regulations and standards.
Ability to coordinate work and communicate effectively with employees, Town officials and departments, union representatives, contractors, vendors, governmental agencies and the public.
Ability to evaluate operational performance, expenditures, and vehicle and equipment maintenance records to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, reliability and cost effectiveness.
Ability to prepare accurate, clear and concise statistical and narrative reports.
Leadership skills to foster a respectful, equitable and ethical work environment; supervisory skills to guide staff and ensure accountability; and interpersonal communication skills to maintain effective working relationships and provide strong customer service.
Ability to access and inspect highway, garage, fueling and project sites, including uneven terrain and varying weather conditions.
Ability to sit, stand and walk as needed for office and field duties and occasionally lift, carry, push or pull objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
Ability to review detailed operational, budgetary, procurement and technical information; manage multiple priorities; respond to changing conditions; and make timely decisions during routine and emergency operations.
Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to review documents and work sites, observe vehicle and equipment conditions and hazards, operate a motor vehicle, and communicate effectively in office, garage, roadside and other work environments.
May be exposed to traffic, moving vehicles and equipment, noise, dust, grease, oil, fuels, chemicals and other conditions associated with highway, fleet maintenance and fueling operations.
Must be able to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Plan, manage and evaluate Highway and Fleet Maintenance Division operations; set priorities, coordinate resources, and monitor service delivery, productivity, quality and cost effectiveness.
Oversee construction, maintenance and repair of Town streets and related infrastructure, including pavement, roadsides, curbs, drainage systems, sanitary sewer, traffic signs and signals, and other assigned public works assets.
Plan and oversee snow and ice control operations, including staffing, equipment, materials and weather-response operations; direct operations during storms and highway emergencies with attention to employee safety and safe equipment deployment.
Oversee maintenance and repair of the Town vehicle and equipment fleet, evaluate preventive maintenance and repair needs, and assess replacement needs and costs.
Oversee the Town garage and municipal gasoline, diesel and natural gas dispensing facilities, associated systems, records and controls, and compliance with applicable requirements.
Oversee the preparation and accuracy of interdepartmental billing for vehicle and equipment maintenance, repairs and fuel usage.
Direct and support the Highway Maintenance Supervisor and Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Supervisor; establish expectations and priorities, evaluate performance, provide feedback, and hold supervisors accountable.
Ensure appropriate staffing, work assignments, training, performance management, employee relations and compliance with Town policies, work rules and collective bargaining agreements through subordinate supervisors.
Participate in employee selection and disciplinary processes within the position’s authority.
Participate in preparation of annual operating budgets and capital improvement requests; monitor expenditures and ensure effective use of resources.
Conduct cost-benefit analyses and oversee procurement and vendor contract negotiations.
Plan and coordinate acquisition and replacement of vehicles and equipment for Town departments; evaluate needs, develop specifications, analyze bids and proposals, recommend purchases, and verify deliveries against specifications.
Prepare bid specifications and procurement documents for materials, equipment and contracted services in accordance with Town purchasing requirements.
Oversee inventory management and control of parts, materials, supplies and other operational resources.
Coordinate divisional activities with Engineering, Town departments, contractors, utilities, vendors and governmental agencies.
Oversee workplace safety and injury prevention, address hazards, ensure safety training and protective equipment use, and oversee investigation and correction of unsafe conditions and practices.
Establish and monitor procedures, performance measures and records to evaluate service delivery, asset readiness, resource use and operational effectiveness; implement improvements.
Monitor changes in applicable safety, environmental and transportation regulations and developments in highway maintenance and fleet management; evaluate implications and recommend operational changes.
Foster a respectful, safe, equitable and ethical work environment and uphold professional and customer service standards.
Respond to emergencies and significant weather or infrastructure events outside normal working hours as required.
Maintain confidentiality of records and information as appropriate; observe safe work practices and state traffic laws; represent the Town professionally and courteously.
Regularly attend work and be punctual; work evenings, weekends and other nonstandard hours as operational needs require.
Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance beginning on the first day of employment.
Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Pension benefits when the position meets the pension plan’s schedule requirements.
Retirement savings benefits.
Paid vacation, sick and personal leave.
Paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement.
Longevity pay.
Voluntary deferred compensation, short-term disability insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, accident insurance and supplemental life insurance.